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Historic Storefront with Rear Lot
For Sale
$59,000

1318 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220

CommercialSale, Perry, IA

Property Size504 SF
Lot Size0.08 Acres
Price / SF$117.06
Days on Market60

Property Features for 1318 2nd Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Comm
Lot features Rectangular Lot
Directions Hwy 141 to 1st Ave in Perry. North on 1st. Right (East) on Lucinda. Left (North) on 2nd St. Property on Right. Susie's Shop.
Subdivision Perry
Standard status Active
APN 0210306003
Lot size 0.08 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description N25' S27' LOT 8 BLK 46
Tax Annual Amount 478
Legal Description N25' S27' LOT 8 BLK 46

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Electric (Heating)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1931
Building materials Block
Listing Agency: Platinum Realty LLC
Listed By: Nancy Wilson
Added: Jun 24 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 3:06PM
MLS# 743837

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This registered historic commercial building at 1318 2nd Street contains 504 square feet arranged with a primary retail or office area, two smaller offices, and a restroom. Constructed in 1931 with block construction, the property is zoned Comm and has electric heating.

A 0.0803-acre rear lot extends the property and includes alley access. The lot can accommodate parking or outdoor use and is located along the main business street in downtown Perry. Public water and public sewer serve the property.

Key Highlights

  • 504 square feet of commercial space
  • 0.0803‑acre rear lot with alley access
  • Registered historic property constructed in 1931

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$5,123
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.68%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$102,460 $102.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$73,186 $73.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$56,922 $56.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 504 SF Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent. EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs. OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements. NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$7.6K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$242 −$0.48/SF
EGI
$7.3K $14.52/SF
− OpEx
−$2.2K −$4.36/SF
NOI
$5.1K $10.16/SF
Area
Dallas County, IA
Vacancy
3.20%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$102,460
Cap Rate 7%
$73,186
Cap Rate 9%
$56,922

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$94.9K
$83.0K – $110.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $6,641 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.26%
Second Best
Retail
$73.2K
$64.0K – $85.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $5,123 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.68%
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$485.2K
$424.5K – $566.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,962 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 57.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Susie's Shop Department Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Dental Office Hair Salon Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Office units
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

317
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 50220, IA

9,045
Population
3,925
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
100.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
90
Density / Sq Mi
$68,750
Median Household Income
$38,195
Median Earnings
$883
Median Rent
$146,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Registered historic building with retail or office space, two smaller offices, and a restroom.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1318 2nd Street Perry, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $59,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 504 square feet of commercial space; 0.0803‑acre rear lot with alley access; Registered historic property constructed in 1931
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